Monday, 21 April 2008

Flaxseeds are of the low cost, small yet significant nutritional foods all those that train with weights in the gym should use. Flax seeds are an amazing little food type that offer so much, yet many who visit the gym on a regular basis no nothing of their nutritional value.

What are flaxseeds?

Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds originate from the flax plant, this plant grows in India and the Eastern Mediterranean, among other places, and grows to around 1.2 metres in height. The Flax plant grows very small blue flowers that are no bigger than 25mm in diameter and also has a small fruit which is a dry capsule containing a small amount of flaxseeds.

What nutritional value do flaxseeds hold?

Flaxseeds have huge nutritional value for their size, they offer so much for the weight lifter and any one else who is trying to get fit.